Chef, author, host of PBS' Avec Eric, and guest judge on Bravo's "Top Chef," Eric Ripert has been honing his talents at the three-star Michelin restaurant Le Bernardin, as executive chef and co-owner, for the last 18 years. The New York Times has called Ripert "a maestro, and his kitchen a finely tuned orchestra," and has consistently given Le Bernardin a four-star rating almost since its inception. In his keynote address, Chef Ripert will share lessons learned by a chef on leadership, mentorship, building award-winning teams, and staying ahead of the curve with the latest global food trends.